Mouthwatering Music Venues in Tampa

Colorama Music

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6) • $

"This place is one of the best kept secrets in Pasco County and I think it's about time that this secret gets let out of the bag! The shows and talent that they get here are absolutely fantastic! And it's only $5 per ticket?!!! I am SERIOUS!When you drive up to the bldg you think you're about to enter some dumpy warehouse and when you step inside you are amazed at the decor. Then you take a trip to the Ladies room and you think you're in some high class night club. They have a nice big dance floor and they always seem to fill it up.They also serve dinner before the show for a fairly reasonable price. The quality of the dinner is just ok really so we sometimes opt to grab something elsewhere. I would recommend the pot roast and shrimp scampi as the best dinner options. You can absolutely NOT beat the top rate entertainment and shows that Colorama presents. Oh and they also have a recording studio so if you're an entertainer and want to cut a recording this is a great place to do it.Check out their website for more details about that. I should also note that it attracts an older crowd. I am no spring chicken myself (57) and am usually on the younger end of the guests."

Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant - Dunedin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (240) • $$

"This place is great! It's like walking in to a British pub. The service and food were fantastic. I want to try everything on the menu. This we be a regular go to for lunch or dinner!"

O'Briens Irish Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (154) • $$

"Consistency is the key to a good business and this place has been consistent with their service and food since the day we walked in. We find ourselves frequenting the bar on Friday after work to wind down with a beer and some chicken wings. The vibe is typically locals that are all hanging out and having good conversations OR you may find a few guys tossing a bag to a friendly competition of cornhole. If you are looking for fantastic perfectly cooked chicken wings, look no further - their sweet thai chili sauce is the best. They have live music on both Friday and Saturday night. Love this place!"

Jannus Live

★★★★☆ 3.8 (167) • $$

"Always a great place to see a concert. It's an outdoor venue but the sound is excellent. Air conditioned restrooms as well as selling drinks and food are key advantages over other concert venues. The most challenging thing is when there's bad weather. Even if you are standing in the very back you can see the whole stage."

Del Carmen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (121) • $$

"One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! If not my favorite, love their margs & food is incredible. The ambience is so fun & the interior of the restaurant is decorated so cool. Also being connected to a market is an added bonus"

Salty Nun

★★★★☆ 3.8 (66)

"Went here for breakfast and I love that it's open earlier than brunch hours. It's a nice and quiet place to grab a bite before the brunch rush. They are very dog friendly with the person seating customers even having dog treats! Our waitress was great and attentive and the service was 10/10. The food, however, leaves a little to be desired. The French toast came with some really good cinnamon butter and when used it was great but the French toast on its own was incredibly bland. The toast that came with the eggs and bacon was SOAKED in butter, it was definitely overkill. The bacon and eggs were fine. The drink I got...I was surprised by how little I got for the cost so I wouldn't recommend the drinks for their value. Overall, I would come back but it doesn't top my list."

The Living Room on Main

★★★★☆ 3.9 (968) • $$

"I've been here multiple times and each time has been really good. They have a great happy hour too! Lots of different food items and the menu changes. Their brunch and mimosas are great. I always get their scallops or flatbreads. Their curry muscles are some of my favorite too."

The BayCare Sound

★★★☆☆ 3 (44) • $$

"Beautiful venue, close to the water. Parking in the area isn't great ($20) and the seats are not particularly comfortable so being a towel to sit on, but otherwise the sound is excellent and, let's face it, when you're seeing a 50th anniversary tour of a rock band, the band members resemble George Washington more than a 1970s hippie so just enjoy the sound!"

Gerstle's Clearwater

★★★★☆ 3.9 (53)

"The best onion rings! Fresh and hot. Perfect seasonings. We just wanted a snack and this hit the spot. Domestic beers $3. A couple of years ago, happy hour used to include craft beers too.Service was great."

Rick's On the River

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (533) • $$

"Not likely to return.We've lunch there yesterday - Saturday.The location is great, on the Hillsborough River, with plenty boat slips at 1:30pm.It has indoor and covered outdoor areas. We sat out. All tables are for max 8 people, benches with no back support.The service is slow, both drinks and food - got our food exactly an hour later. Our girl is gracious and lovely. The few waiting staff I saw, are young girls who wear tight outfit (not unifform). I would expect them to be sporty but instead, I feel lifeless. I yielded to a tall girl after bathroom. She opened the door and just left. Ok, maybe she was juggling two drinks on the tray ... I would use my body to hold the door for the next person IF my hands are occupied ...The foods: average bar food. I've Little Neck clams, the two pieces of toast are delicious. Chicken wrap is good.As we were leaving, a band came to set it up. One member wore a Brookly NY leather jacket honoring the fallen heroes on Veterans Dat. I asked him if he was from Bly and he replied a big YES -:). Then asked me if I'm from Thailand or Philippine. I replied, Africa."Really?"Really sir.Thanks for these who have served."

The orpheum

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)

"The new location of the Orpheum is pretty cool. There have both indoor and outdoor stages and bars in each location. The sound and acoustics of the concert I attended inside was excellent. They have parking right onsite of the venue and someone was there to assist with parking the cars in proper spots. Definitely will be back to hear some more love music here."

Whiskey River On The Water

★★★★☆ 3.5 (131) • $$

"My wife loves their potato skins. Lot's of room, prompt and consistent service in a beautiful location!"

The Sail

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (413) • $$

"Great outdoor bar and dance area outside the conference center. It's coincidently located near the river walk and several your boats. I had the pina colada they sever a variety of alcoholic beverages. Staff were attentive and DJ was awesome. He played several throw backs. The crowd is mid 30s +. It's super chill. You eat dance and relax. I recommend and hope to return. Hope you enjoy as much as I did."

Lowry Parcade

★★★★★ 4.7 (124) • $

"This place has so much potential. Just not quite 5 star yet. This is our first time here so we went up to the bar and got a drink. They have a nice selection of drinks and the bartender was very polite on answering my questions about the place. They have about 30 classic arcade machines, 15 pinball machines, an air hockey table, and a foosball table. I liked their variety of classic arcade games, from fighting games to shooting games. My favorite that night was Tetris and the Jurassic park game. We were sad there's no DDR, although that's been very hard to find now days. I was also hoping they have KillerQueen. I didn't like that some games cost more than 1 token and some machines ate my tokens. This place was cramped, they just need a bigger place."

Floridian Social Club

★★★★☆ 4.3 (67)

"A-MAZING. Super cute venue and they've changed it so much from when I went as a teen. I went to the broadway drag show and it was show stopping fun. Amazing performances, drinks and vibes. The man who made our drinks knows how to make a margarita and a mojito."

The Honu

★★★★☆ 4.1 (357) • $$

"The Honu Is delicious! There is a reason this place has rest reviews because the food is delicious. I ordered the Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich and I didn't leave one crumb. Outside there is a tiki bar with other seating and inside there is a quaint dining area for those who prefer less action. Only minus is I stood outside waiting to be seated for about 8-10 minutes."

Bauser's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (26) • $

"Great for a quick beer before a BlueJay game. Great prices. Don't judge this book by it's cover. Its a friendly place to drink. No food."

Raccoon's

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (6) • $

"I have tried it twice and both times regretted it due to all of the smoke. Remember the days of "smoking or non-smoking?" - well this is all smoking.My companion even mentioned that her beer tasted "smoked"Okay - so you get the idea, smokey biker style bar and I have no idea on the food - Hopefully BBQServers were all polite, but you could tell they knew we were not regulars"

Centro Cantina

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (148) • $$

"The powers that be are trying to push out the old businesses and gentrify Ybor. This is a classic Ybor City outdoor bar. I like to perch up on the balcony and view the traffic. I feel like a bird. I'm like a bird, I'll only fly awayI don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home isAll I need for you to know is"

The Ritz Ybor

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (131) • $$

"Had a great first experience at this venue. Easy to get in and out of the building. They dropped the temp real low to prep for the body heat. Three main bars, with a couple of pop-up beer stands on the sides of the main auditorium.The vibe was great. You get a lot of the original old school theater in the walls, ceilings, and moldings.Staff was very friendly.Prices were on the high end, as expected for a venue with club vibes."

Whistle Stop Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (367) • $$

"Always a pleasure, dining for lunch or dinner. Service was outstanding, atmosphere was casual and comfortable. Huge plus to find parking on site!! The corn fritters were savory and spicy, the tuna fresh and light, and the fish and chips perfectly crispy."

Hurricanes Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (4) • $$$

"My husband and I had soooooo much fun here! This bar is attached to Lane-Glo Lanes North bowling alley. It has great service with attentive staff, fantastic well mixed drinks, yummy fresh food, nice level pool tables, clean restrooms, several dart boards and plenty of TV's (which is fantastic for those of us who are football fans). As luck would have it we were there on a Wednesday and that is the night they a DJ ( Dee J Jeff ) that comes in around 9PM and provides karaoke and music for the patrons! He was fun, friendly and great at what he does. BONUS! The customers were just as wonderful and engaging as the staff - I made a handful of new friends while I was there ^_^We are visiting from out of town but we will definitely be back to this location for another night out when we return to the area."

RockHouse LIVE

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (69)

"After a few long days at a recent conference across the street, this is the place we closed down nightly - food, drinks, beers, shots and on one night we rocked the house karaoke. The staff here was extremely friendly and with that said somewhat efficient, they were almost indistinguishable from the customers, so it was a party every night not just a group of employees waiting tables and tending bar. We had originally picked this spot out of convenience but after one visit it quickly became our dive bar to go after the hotel bar closed to extend the evening. We did enjoy some eats during one early afternoon visit, the bar food sampler, included mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, onion rings and fried pickle spears all delicious. I can definitely recommend this spot if you're staying in the area and want to enjoy a few refreshments and a good time..."

JF Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (131) • $$

"Came out on "bingo" night. They allowed a local Krewe to host the event at the bar. It was lively, servers were timely, bartender was friendly. It's just what you should expect of a good neighborhood bar and grill. We love this place!"

Catches Waterfront Grille

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (505) • $$

"Great place to enjoy a meal on the water with friends, or family or on a date. Good food for a good price. Excellent service. Def going back!"

CJ’s Backstage

★★★★☆ 3.8 (31)

"The new CJ's is a much needed improvement... No smoking!!Went to see a band and had dinner and drinks and was pleasantly surprised. Hamburger and fries were good and priced fairly. Drinks were made and priced for "locals". The place was busy so service started a little slow, but that's ok as they tried hard to keep up. I will be back!"

5 Branches Brewing

★★★★★ 4.8 (40)

"Stopped in to catch up with friends and had their pineapple cider - perfect toast to summer drink! Their apple cider is on tap and just as delicious! We sampled their space force ipa, it has a little bite to it, watch out!"

Raccoon's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (21) • $$

"Ok. I'm sure I'll get criticism for this but oh well. Raccoons has been a staple in the Lithia for a while. I used to come here during college breaks and now almost ten years later I've come in for a beer... Or five. Raccoons has a huge horseshoe shaped bar that seats plenty. There are also a few high tops scattered around. There's plenty to do besides drink, three darts machines, silver strike bowling, golden tee golf, two pool tables and a stage for live shows. The food is standard pub fare. The wings here are special. They're good. No they're great. The beer is cheap and the locals will make you feel at home. The bar staff is laid back and if you want to pay more for worse service go on over to JF Kicks. This is a smoking establishment, if you're allergic or smoke sensitive you probably shouldn't come here, however their ventilation system is top notch. There is no visible smoke in the air. This is a locals bar. The people that patron this bar have been for years. If you have no sense of humor, again, go to JF Kicks. This bar has happy hour from 9:30am to 8:00pm. Raccoons has character, charm, wit and a lot to love. If you can't handle blue collar patrons, go to JF Kicks and deal with the douches of Fish Hawk and River Hills. PS, I live in River Hills. Do yourself a favor and come in with an open mind and enjoy a great locals bar with great pub food."

Centro Asturiano de Tampa

★★★★☆ 3.8 (21)

"The last time i was here, I was the officiant at a wedding. It was noce to experience the ballet here.The seats are large and comfortable and there is olenty of legroom. The bathroom is haunted."

Sam's Beach Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (786) • $$

"Loved this place for the views! Its well located by the water and there is a little beach adjacent to it you can relax at. Wonderful place to watch the sunset and plenty of seating in the shade. So many cocktail options to pick from! I had a refreshing strawberry daquiri, and all around people seemed to like their drinks. My favorite bite was the coconut shrimp, came with a sweet dip that went perfectly with the cruncy shrimp. I could definitely see myself returning here if I'm in the area again!"

Harbor Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (24) • $$

"I was hearing the music from the way other side of Main St. I just had to check it out! This place was packed inside and outside, and the band was playing on the stage outside. Perfect, sort of, but not really!!! Hubby went inside to check it out, and I followed him, but the cigarette smoke slapped me silly in the face. I was outta there in a second. I did manage to see a bunch of pool tables and the bar and the bathrooms on the right side of the wall.Outside the band is playing, and I'm trying to get into it. But.....tooooo much country music for me. I can be adaptable to the surroundings, and have fun. Hell, it's the weekend....but nope didn't work. We left.I did manage to get my flashback Yelp Spring break pic of the giant Fireball bottle!! :-) And also a pic of a drunk cowboy. Yeeeeeeeeee hawwwwww!!!!!!"

Local Brewing

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (358) • $$

"All you can eat crab legs on Thursdays and they're cooked just perfectly! Excellent bisque to accompany as well. Love my town,local LQ"

Mickey Quinns

★★★★☆ 3.9 (55) • $$

"Very nice bar and dining area. The bartender was very friendly and proficient. The food menu had a wide variety to choose from, and it was reasonably priced. We already had lunch, but I've heard great reviews about the food. However, It was happy hour - a Miller Lite draft and two Alyssian Space Dusts were over $18. That's pricey."

Ollie's on the Beach

★★★★☆ 3.5 (67) • $$

"Typical beach bar (on the canal). Indoor and outdoor seating. DOG FRIENDLY! Large menu. Extra parking on the road next to the joint. Important to know because the lot along Clark Street is always packed. The servers are friendly and attentive. The French oysters were excellent. They have a large menu. Today they had 75 cent wing specials. They do have TVs to watch sports games. I don't know if they have the NFL football package. I'll be back."

Pegasus Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (23) • $

"Smoky, so smoky that you can smell it out side. Dark, but lit by black light. The bar however is good, the drinks are cheap, yet potent. A dive bar that is king of dive bars. It's one of those places that you go to and if you're a regular, they know you by name. Parking is.. well.. tight, but it's ok. I was there on this particular night for a concert offered by Goth's own VOLTAIRE, the man is a legend in some circles. He was opened by VampHelsing. THe music was horribly loud, I couldn't understand the words, but hey, what are you going to do, it's Gothmetal. So I endured. Ah the plight of the elder goth. For Voltaire, well that's what we all came for. The sound was perfect, he was engaging and I really hope he comes back as he said he would and make this a yearly thing. Gracious and engaging, warm and generous with his time, he sang a few songs never heard before and regaled us with a few stories of his time on the road. Yeah, this is what I came to the Pegasus for, even if it felt like I had to burn my clothing after wards due to the smoke."